Ford Focus ST Mk3
The torque-steering, recaro-clad people's champion.
21 reviewers · 35 videos · 1 press article
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.
across 21 reviewers
"these were great values new and they're even better now I can't believe how much thrill and practicality these offer for the price"
Doug DeMuro · ▶ 21:44"The gasoline is much cheaper than the diesel."
Autoblog · ▶ 8:46Performance
4.0/521 of 21 reviewersstrong consensus“250 horsepower and a 6-speed manual transmission... 0-60 was around 6 seconds”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 1:59“With 252 horsepower and 207 foot-pounds of torque I think that is a very adequate amount for this.”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 7:18“250 horsepower 6.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km or 0 to 60 M hour”
positive · Autogefuhl · ▶ 10:16Handling
4.5/521 of 21 reviewersconsensus“the handling is great the car stays planted through corners it feels very well poised and very balanced but the steering is the real thing that is surprising”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 18:44“Ford gave this one of the best suspension packages out there. It's compliant. Yet, when you go around a corner, it bites. All four wheels are gripping.”
positive · The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 14:05“it doesn't take much other than about 10 seconds behind the wheel of this car to understand how immediate the steering response is uh and how flat the car is”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 10:14Fun to drive
4.5/521 of 21 reviewersstrong consensus“it's really Torquay down low it's really fun to drive around the city”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 8:11“it's a hoot to drive it's fast it's sharp it's cool to toss it around”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 21:08“I love driving this car around corners. No problems. As long as you remember the general rule of going into a corner slow and coming out fast.”
positive · The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 5:39Daily drivability
4.0/521 of 21 reviewersstrong consensus“the interior of the Focus ST this really makes you feel like you're getting more than your money's worth”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 3:36“it's a car that's now easier to get the most from and a machine you can enjoy to the full on your favorite road without afterwards having to pay for it with the kind of over firm ride you simply don't want in everyday traffic.”
positive · Car and Driving - Car Reviews · ▶ 0:19“this car is practical it makes sense”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 9:06Value
4.5/521 of 21 reviewerssplit“these were great values new and they're even better now I can't believe how much thrill and practicality these offer for the price”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 21:44“it's a clear winner in value as well packing all this Major Performance into a very reasonable $24,495 price”
positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 4:36“nobody's doing it this well at this price point”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 20:05
